Patient Care Associate Co-Op

Mass General Brigham • Newton, WA

1d • $17 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Summary Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Requirements

• Education High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Patient Care Experience 0-1 year preferred
• Understands his/her role in relation to providing patient care activities.
• Understands hospital, division and unit policies and procedures and utilizes these in providing care.
• Communicates effectively with the staff and all members of interdisciplinary health care team.
• Communicates effectively with patients/significant others in providing patient care.

Responsibilities

• Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
• Completes all documentation in the medical record as required.
• Interacts with patients and their families effectively.
• Helps patients with a number of basic hygiene tasks.
• This may include bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed and feeding them.
• Assists with helping patients turn and reposition themselves in bed as needed and help them move between the bed and a wheelchair if they use one.
• Listens to any health concerns patients may have and report those concerns to the nurses.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED